Test your basic knowledge |

MCTS

Subjects : certifications, mcts, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. What OSs support SSTP?
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.

2. What does "Create System Repair Disk" option do?
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
It improves performance
Windows PE and Windows.old.

3. What is Reliability Monitor display?
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.

4. What can NAP do?
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
Place unhealthy computers in a quarantined network and auto-remediate clients.
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
Suggested Sites

5. What are WIM files used for?
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
A feature that regularly creates and saves information about your computer's system files and settings. System protection also saves previous versions of files that you've modified. It saves these files in restore points - which are created just befo
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.

6. Wireless profiles _____________ - the PC needs to be connected to the LAN first.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac
Can be configured through a GPO
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.

7. Can you choose which media libraries you want to share with your homegroup?
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
Yes
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
Hovering over a taskbar icon shows thumbnail of that program. Hovering over the thumbnail shows a preview of that program in full view. Aero Peek also refers to the "Show desktop" button to the far right of the new taskbar.

8. What do you do if the firewall is running on the remote PC?
Export and import it from another computer.
Send email notifications
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.

9. How do you display detailed Windows Activation and License status?
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl

10. What tool is used to manage shadowcopies?
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.

11. How do you prevent Forms Based Credentials from being saved?
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.

12. What does netsh do?
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
They are in the first 48 bits /48
Modify the service startup to automatic and also enable the proper NAP enforcement client (DHCP - EAP - RDGATEWAY - IPSEC).Configured for manual start by default.
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.

13. How do you troubleshoot DHCP client address assignment using the network monitor?
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
IPV4 and IPV6
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.

14. What is Sysprep?
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr
Each of the rule types. For example - the default rules for Executables are: Allow members of the local Administrators group to run all applications - Allow members of the Everyone group to run applications that are located in the Windows folder - Al
Does not

15. Who can run the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard?
Only a local administrator
IPSEC
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.

16. What is the name of the folder that stores all the system backup images?

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

17. What does Internet Explorer store while you are surfing using InPrivate Browsing?
Command-line tool for creating an image file (.iso) of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. You can then burn that .iso file to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Oscdimg supports ISO 9660 - Joliet - and Universal Disk Format (UDF) file systems.
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
SP3

18. ________________ can be replicated through Ad replication.
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Conditional forward
WIndows Update Server

19. What does sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown /unattend:sysprep.xml?
Send email notifications
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.

20. What wireless protocolls can be used to authenticate smart cards?
Create a customized shell
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.

21. How do you decrease zone transfer traffic?
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
You need to specify the files on both command lines using the /i option. Unlike previous versions of USMT - the .xml files are not copied to the store. Because ScanState and LoadState need the .xml files to control the migration - you should specify
L2TP uses IPSEC to encrypt VPN traffic - PKI is needed to issue certificates that are required by IPSEC.

22. What does MISEXEC.EXE do?
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line
Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
Default Programs Control Panel applet

23. Why would you use audit-only mode?
NMCAP. You can initiate a packet capture and make a .cap file to replay later. It allows you to accept a .cap files as input useful in parsing traffic by different ports or ip address. Example: NMCap /inputcapture test.cap /capture IPV4.Address ==10.
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Conditional forward
A scheduled task that runs by default collecting information for the Reliability monitor. If disabled it must reenabled manually from the task scheduler mmc snapin.

24. What are IPV6 host records in DNS?
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy
They are AAAA records.
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.

25. What is "Transparent Caching"?
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
If you are logged in as an administrator you can shrink an existing partition or volume to create unallocated disk space - from which you can create a new partition or volume. You can shrink a volume even on a Basic Disk.
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
A new feature for Offline Files & Folders. Prior to Windows 7 - to open a file across a slow network - client computers always retrieved the file from the server - even if the client computer had recently read the file. With Windows 7 transparent cac

26. What does the max=32000 mean in 'create vdisk file = c: vhd windows 7 vhdfilename.vhd max = 32000'
If your computer is running slowly or isn't working properly - you can use System Restore to return your computer's system files and settings to an earlier point in time using a restore point. For more information about System Restore - see System Re
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
It operates by deploying a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 as a host in the branch office. Clients are configured with the fully qualified domain name of the host computer so that they can retrieve content from the Hosted Cache - when

27. What do you provide to Scanstate to prevent certain system settings from being migrated?
A CONFIG.XML file
It can be configured to to state the minimum level of system health. Example: To require or not require anitvirus - antipiracy - or firewall to connect to the network.
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to

28. What is a NAT forwarding?
Configure aging and scavenging.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
For example - you can create rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.

29. What does the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor do?
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
An authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software.
Set IE back to its default settings

30. What is AH?
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.
Only a local administrator
It makes it easy to share your libraries and printers on a home network. You can share pictures - music - videos - documents - and printers with other people in your homegroup. The homegroup is protected with a password - and you'll always be able to
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.

31. How do you enable rdp on a core server?
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.

32. What protocol does Ping uses?
The ICMP protocol.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.

33. How do you create a custom Windows PE image that supports windows scripting host?
Pool Active Directory.
It will prevent a user from deleting files in a folder. Granting Modify permission to the Creator Owners Group will allow users to delete the files they create but not the files of other users.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM

34. What is a WSUS server?
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
WIndows Update Server

35. How does AppLocker reduce administrative overhead and help administrators control how users can access and use files - such as executable files - scripts - Windows Installer files - and DLLs?
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.

36. What is the Powercfg.exe tool?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.

37. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the client PC?
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
IN the WindowsUpdateClient log in the system log portion of event viewer.
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.

38. What does System Protection cover?
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.

39. Where is Software RAID is configured?
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
At the volume level - not the drive level.
SSL

40. Does Windows 7 does have an email client like Outlook Express or Windows Mail?
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.
No
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).

41. Where is Reliability Monitor data kept?
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.
Perform an offline migration

42. What is AppLocker?
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
SP3
Through a GPO.

43. How do you connect to a wireless access point is not broadcasting its SSID?
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
Does not
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
Windows PE and Windows.old.

44. What is the command to set a collecting computer for event log forwarding?
WECUTIL QC
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
Suggested Sites

45. What is a DNS SRV record?
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
It can be configured to to state the minimum level of system health. Example: To require or not require anitvirus - antipiracy - or firewall to connect to the network.
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.

46. Are Migrated user accounts are enabled by default?
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
The ICMP protocol.
No they are disabled
Can be configured through a GPO

47. What is a NAP policy?
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
Run scripts
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.

48. How do you setup a DHCP server for redundancy?
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
The Application Identity Service
No

49. How do you install applications in Windows XP Mode?
Can be used to create virtual hard disks
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy

50. What command is used to view the network monitor via command line?
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
NMCAP. You can initiate a packet capture and make a .cap file to replay later. It allows you to accept a .cap files as input useful in parsing traffic by different ports or ip address. Example: NMCap /inputcapture test.cap /capture IPV4.Address ==10.